How to Become a News Photographer

Learn the steps you need to take to become a news photographer and tell a story using pictures.

Instructions

Step 1: Learn the basics Develop a working knowledge of news photography through self-education or photojournalism classes.

Step 2: Build a portfolio Create a portfolio. If you are a still photographer, put together a collection of your best photographs with captions. If your goal is to work in television news, make a video demo.